Francisco Alvarez exits rehab game in Mets injury concern

Francisco Alvarez’s luck continues to be bad luck.

The Mets catcher left his rehab game for Triple-A Syracuse in the sixth inning after being struck in his left pinky finger by a pitch against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barrie Railriders on Wednesday night.

Alvarez, who is trying to come back from a sprained UCL in his right thumb, was hit on a check-swing attempt. He was immediately and visibly in pain, bent over with his hands between his knees.

The pitch was a 90 mph sinker, according to the broadcast.

He walked to first base and was quickly removed from the game after having his hand checked.

Alvarez has a history of hand injuries with the Amazin’s.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Alvarez is “getting checked out.”

Alvarez is hitting .265 with seven homers and a .787 OPS this season.    

This is a developing story.